I absolutely love this beanie. It looks super complex, works with most outfits, and who doesn't love a good slouchy beanie? This pattern is definitely an intermediate to advanced design, but it was a very good practice with cable. It involves quite a bit of yarn, but the Super Saver ball is huge, so one ball of yarn is plenty: I was actually able to make two of these hats with one ball.

Please note that C#F refers to bringing the cable towards the knitter (to the inside of the hat). C#B refers to bringing the cable away from the knitter (to the outside of the hat). If there are no parentheses (C#()F/B), K all stitches in the cable.

And You're Done!

It might not be cool enough here in SoCal to wear beanies just yet, but I'm getting ready for when it is by knitting like crazy! I brought so much yarn with me - and this fall, I plan off experimenting with as many different patterns and techniques as I can. I started off with some basic cable practice - the double cable (AKA horseshoe cable).

Please note that C#F refers to bringing the cable towards the knitter (to the inside of the hat). C#B refers to bringing the cable away from the knitter (to the outside of the hat).

And You're Done!

We've been having such warm weather recently, it's hard to believe we're almost halfway through October already! I'm still waiting on a cooler day, but in the meantime, I can always make sure I have plenty of sweaters when that day comes.

Michelle Zhao

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